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Terry Driver, the B.C. man who killed a teen, then terrified the community is dead

AGASSIZ, B.C. — Terry Driver, the man who killed a young British Columbia woman, beat her friend and then taunted police and the media about his crimes, has died in prison.

Aug 23, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >

B.C. to introduce vaccine card for activities and restaurants as COVID-19 cases climb

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need a vaccine card to get into restaurants, clubs, ticketed sporting events and organized affairs like weddings as the risk of infection is currently 10 times higher among those who are unimmunized.

Aug 23, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >

Mountie in Kelowna, B.C., charged with assault in January 2020 wellness check

KELOWNA, B.C. — The British Columbia prosecution service says an RCMP officer in Kelowna has been charged with assault in connection with a wellness check last year. The prosecution service says in a statement that Const.

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Impact of fires on wildlife needs study as blazes get bigger and hotter, says expert

The blazes that have scorched several parts of Western Canada have affected wildlife populations incinerating their habitat, which may take many years to recover, an expert says.

Aug 23, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

Stoney Nakoda celebrate name change of Alberta mountain landmark

CANMORE, Alta. — The Alberta government says a prominent landmark in the Rocky Mountains has been renamed in the spirit of reconciliation.

Aug 23, 2021 4:38 PM Read more >

Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport to help evacuees: officials

OTTAWA — On the eve of a special G7 leaders' meeting, Canadian officials disclosed Monday the military's special forces are operating outside the closed confines of Kabul's chaotic airport to get people on flights out of Afghanistan.

Aug 23, 2021 3:58 PM Read more >

Suspect charged in Montreal-area shooting that injured five, including nine-year-old

CONTRECOEUR, Que. — A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a Montreal-area shooting on Sunday that left five people injured, including a nine-year-old.

Aug 23, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Liberals and NDP play to strengths on campaign trail while Tories carve new path

OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign entered its second full week, the Liberals painted themselves as the trusted guardians of universal health care and the New Democrats promised to be true environmental stewards by ending fossil fuel subsidies

Aug 23, 2021 2:41 PM Read more >

Montreal says it will end state of emergency in place since start of COVID pandemic

Montreal is not renewing the state of emergency that has been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city said today in a news release that starting Friday, it will instead be in "alert mode.

Aug 23, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

Week 2 on the hustings and Afghan chaos: In The News for Aug. 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Aug 23, 2021 2:49 AM Read more >